What do I need to know about the Continued Professional Certification Assessment (CPCA)?

The assessment is being phased out after current cycles

Information about the current CPC Assessment is as follows:

It is administered and controlled by the NBCRNA
It is a standardized assessment containing 150 questions
There is a three-hour time limit
It is closed book
It is NOT pass/fail
No CE credits are awarded for completing the assessment

The assessment does not impact your certification. However, additional targeted continuing education will be required for any area(s) where you do not meet the performance standard.

Transition away from the CPCA

As of August 1, 2024, the NBCRNA has introduced an enhanced Continued Professional Certification (CPC) Program where the CPCA will be replaced by a longitudinal assessment. However, you must complete your current cycle requirements before moving to this enhanced program.

This means that if you are in the middle of your completing your four-year cycle, you must complete the CPCA. When your next four-year cycle begins, you will then transition to the enhanced program and begin the longitudinal assessment, which consists of a series of multi-choice and multi-select questions every quarter, rather than a single assessment at the end of the four-year cycle.

If you’re unsure about your current requirements and deadlines, log in to NBCRNA to view your CPC Timeline.